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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,627.26, 296,185.40 and 119,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,627.26, 296,185.40 and 119,133.76 is: 164,404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,627.26 : 296,185.40 = 119,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,627.26/296,185.40 = 119,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,627.26x = 296,185.40 × 119,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,627.26x = 35,285,680,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,680,359.10/214,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,404.47

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